Some of The Best Steaks Come From the Beef Shoulder - Prime Time

On this episode of Prime Time, The Meat Hook butchers Ben Turley and Brent Young break down a cow shoulder, and demonstrate how to get all seven steaks out of it
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[@DruggedPocky]

I love how they're giving us genuine instructions on how to cut this up. As if a good portion of their viewers have a cow's shoulder just casually sitting on our kitchen counter waiting to be butchered.

[@GiuseppePipia]

Well it's not just that. It's actually useful so that if you go to a butcher that has to cut the single muscles from a shoulder, you have an idea of what s/he is doing. At least my butcher in Italy is like these guys and sells you the cuts freshly butchered.

[@recoil53]

You can turn the volume off if you want. I learned something.

[@DruggedPocky]

@@recoil53 Acting like I said their instructions were a verbal assault on my ears, it was just a fun observation.

[@truebluekit]

@TysonHarper You don't?

[@Crazt]

The most important thing to take away from this video is you're missing out on a hundred cuts of beef if you only sit in the super markets' mass production meat locker.

[@mcrebelsz]

So I’m a meat cutter at a large chain super market, and honestly I’m sad that I’ve learned more from these guys then I have from anyone I’ve worked with

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Ah man. I'm sorry to hear that, but glad we could be helpful in any way while you're learning. There's a lot of good books and out there and some pretty great videos too! I'm sure you'll get it down and soon enough those guys are going to be learning from you!

[@brozors]

I think it's because these guys genuinely love food and where the meat they eat comes from. I know for a lot of folks being a butcher is just a job, which is unfortunate because some butchers have a role that are as important for food as chefs imho

[@h3ro11mcintyre]

Same here. I've learned how to properly trim several cuts from watching them and realized why I never liked moms pot roast growing up. She always bought eye round. Yuk

[@thelewis2898]

I'm happy to work to a whole animal butcher shop, I've had the opportunity learn butchery and also had the chance of working on many pieces a day, pork mostly but same cuts apply to pretty much all animals.

[@LosianOne]

Thats because there isnt really a need to teach you such things. There are set cuts people know about and set cuts people primarily purchase and the chains are fine with not using the whole animal so they dont. This is a whole animal butcher so they have to get the most out of every piece of the animal and thus find the best cuts and hidden gems.

[@TwistedD85]

I'm so used to seeing them with cooks that work fairy outside of their realm of knowledge. Getting to see them work the knife breaking down meat really reminds you of just how skilled they are.

[@stefanw6665]

i just wonder why they work without proper protection

[@jinn194]

Stefan W Bad habits, usually from when you do it the point it becomes 2nd nature.

[@timnone2924]

@@stefanw6665 what kinda protection? hgaving been cooking for ~15 years i cant see anything they could be doling better, other than maybe a cut proof glove

[@stefanw6665]

@@timnone2924 exactly that. when cutting meats its easy to cut yourself without noticing.

[@sltho]

These guys are wizards

[@one2three4three2one]

when is there gonna be more prime time miss these boys

[@lionheartz1337]

They did a video recently talking about how they're running the shop in the middle of the pandemic. They are ridiculously busy and I dont blame them for focusing on the safety of their bussiness, customers and employees. Top lads all of them.

[@supkiller01]

@@lionheartz1337 yeah I’m a butcher and we have been slammed af for a while

[@jontj2081]

8r76r7rarer 7th 84 it 47594

[@dcr9233]

Me too . I think they visited a NY steak house run by an Argentine fellow and I'm trying like heck to find it! Can you help? Do they have a channel??

[@KosherCookery]

The “chuck it” line made me die from laughter.

[@AfroArab-]

Jacob Hanna you’re going to hell Jacob

[@epsteindidntkillhimself6581]

Reminds me of brents comment but was a really good pun. In the eye of round episode he said “oh ok let’s steer them in another direction.”

[@kavalia2307]

3:00 beef neck :))) Cut that into paper thin slices and you'll get the best hot pot beef you'll ever taste. Some butchers and restaurant from where I'm from (Hong Kong) literally stash those away and reserve it only for closest customers. Plus, you won't have to pay exorbitant prices when compared to luxury cuts like kobe or whatever.

[@fayloyan]

Cannot agree more with your statement!

[@lonsunokrogan]

"People don't realize how many steaks actually come from the shoulder." First 1/3 of vid "This is not a steak.... Set it aside" lol

[@HighFlyActionGuy]

It was roughly 1/5th

[@HighlanderNorth1]

🤔 RE-phrased: ✔️1). "People just aren't aware of how many steaks DON'T come from the shoulder"..... Or, ✔️"People just don't realize how many non-steaks come from the shoulder".....

[@MyFirstYoutubeHandle]

“Make it a minute steak, or make it a misteak” hell of a line friend.

[@a0kca1p]

The Delmonico (chuck eye steak) is one of my favorite cuts as well. It was introduced to me as the "poor man's ribeye" and could be had at a good price, but I think its popularity has grown because the price has gone up where I live. Still an awesome cut flavor and texture-wise. Also, the portion size is perfect for a weekday steak (love me a nice ribeye, but that's a big honkin' piece of meat).

[@Matando]

"Chuck it" hahahahahaha thanks Dad, I needed that laugh.

[@JohnWilliams-vr9vk]

I was a meat cutter for over 50 years and all the steaks you guys are cutting considered low quality and poor boys steaks! Nothing is better than quality than the short loin and rib! Rib eye, t-bones, strips and sirloin steaks period! I've eat them all so These so called great steaks are definitely not even close to quality!

[@ieatemcees]

5:35 "Sounds like the Sierra and I have something in common." Made me do a spit take. 🤣🤣🤣

[@the.butcher0076]

As a butcher seeing the different style is very interesting to me. I suppose everyone has they’re own technique, crazy to see it in action

[@billymacmakes]

As I watch these videos now, and I know that they have 'broken up' I can see and hear the veiled animosity they hold for each other. It's more than just banter. But, still a good series while it lasted!

[@PROSALEMS]

Love these guys promoting the “local” butcher, good jobs fellas !

[@villagecarpenter2266]

My local butcher has had no shortage of meat during these trying times...and NO LINES to stand in!

[@user-dn8jk7vu6v]

@@villagecarpenter2266 cb

[@yelomiom3174]

The only show i watch religiously

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Thanks so much!

[@theinternets7516]

*Mock Tender* "It's not bad." "It tastes like liver!" "So...." 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GT-sj3si]

This video made me miss working in the market at my local grocer 30 years ago. Well, only a little bit, but it did bring back some fond memories.

[@drew2472]

I love these guys, they are great together. All there videos need to be this long!!! Keep up the great content!

[@tantrictriathlete]

I love a Denver steak. Become one of my recent favorites when I can find them.

[@petesmeatbbq]

I enjoy all your videos, but I especially enjoy these ones where we see your butchery skills and see the more primal cuts. Keep em coming!

[@mattyalpert]

Denver and flatiron are my absolute favorite steaks!

[@MokBn11]

Love me some prime time. This video was great! The chemistry between the two is fun to watch

[@aaronmund5120]

I always wonder why people give great educational videos like this a thumbs down?

[@rn8923]

Mock tender "It sucks" had me rolling

[@dadosado1270]

My favorite two guys on entire internet

[@user-kv3ut6pv4b]

Saw into your thumb as he sawing into the meat. Good thing to say

[@kiltedsaint]

Thanks for this one. Love videos that explain this stuff.

[@johnsosa1525]

I totally agree. The top blade shoulder steak is awesome. Cut just under an inch, seasoned & hot pan seared for just 2 minutes each side. It is sooo tender. And inexpensive.

[@dumbdabbingdad]

Mom bought 2 shoulders at restaurant depot. Being the one with grilling experience that somehow made me the butcher. That's fine.....I'll learn on KZbin. Thanks guys.

[@TheItGirl113]

Theres a local place in my hometown that sells the delmonico and omggg is it goooood you guys made me hungry

[@legendaryrat]

We use clods for stew and cubes mostly, but occasionally do shoulder roasts and steaks.

[@drd6893]

My favorite cut. Delmonico!!

[@sshadow9168]

Love it! You guys and worth keep this channel going!

[@raymondfornesjr1969]

I really appreciate this informative and detailed video! It's very helpful to me!

[@diwanumam1507]

1:28 presidents selecting their secretaries.

[@fanwee5048]

LMFAOAOAOAOOA

[@willthrelkeld1432]

Love the banter great show fellas.

[@fbmimpy]

I love to see this breakdown as a fellow "old-school" butcher. If you're ever in Texas, stop by a Central Market (13locations), we don't get swinging meat (unfortunately) but the selection and quality of meat meats is pretty impressive.

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Dan, I'm definitely going to take you up on that! We were in Texas just last week and man, I can't wait to get back there!

[@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158]

I totally dig how y'all do what y'all do you show as well as tell the who's what's and why's which a lot of the time the other similar content makers leave out and I appreciate the attention to detail 💚

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Oh wow, thanks so much April! We really appreciate you saying that!

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

HEY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET! Today we're showing you exactly what the heck we do here at The Meat Hook! This is the most fun, intricate, complicated, and worthwhile butchering we get to do everyday. Hope you love the video as much as we do! Follow us knuckleheads @themeathook @brentonyoung @benjaminstephen

[@bayleywainwright1612]

MAKE MORE VIDEOS FOR US! WE LOVE YOU AND BRENT

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

@@bayleywainwright1612 We got more coming your way! I promise!

[@noob32153]

Hi ben i hope you see this but mario an Luigi costumes would be fun to see for Halloween episode idk what you could make but still fun

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

@@noob32153 Hmm, that's worth a try!

[@jamesdavis8771]

Cut me a fresh ribeye, I'll be there in a min!😄

[@kathyerickson9402]

Fun to see a behind the scenes breakdown of a big chunk o' beef. I find connective tissue (fascia) fascinating (OK...fascia-nating) and the idea of following the natural lines makes a lot of sense. I also found it pretty sweet that they called each other "B".

[@jsj31313jj]

You guys are great, thank you!

[@kenjett2434]

Not that experienced with cutting beef but I can slice and dice my way through venison in a heartbeat. I break it down in the same manor but not much meat on a deer shoulder. So I chunk it and Chuck it into freezer. Then after some time spent in the chill it comes out and pressure canned. Talk about pot roast that's yum open up a jar of canned venison just heat and serve.

[@maxbraun6964]

I would love to see what you do with the stuff you didn't grill up in this video, which parts you use for “normal“ cooking and which you use for grind

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

We had teres major steaks in our restaurant, but nobody ever bought them because they didn't know what the hell a teres major was. Some people thought it was a dish named after a guy named Teres Major. Had a nice dinner with the leftovers after we took it off the menu though, with broccoli rabe and red skinned mashed potatoes and a couple bottles of chianti.

[@davelarose8562]

Probably the best KZbin Chanel in the world

[@johnmasquelier6635]

You guys are fantastic. Funny and accurate with great personality. Truly rare on You Tube. I wish you had a shop in my town. Thanks for the education.

[@406MountainMan]

The chuck eye is amazing!

[@jamesshepherd5222]

Great educational video. Thanks guys

[@saychow03]

"Hold that thought! We haven't cooked it yet". Lol

[@johnsheetz6639]

Denver steak looks like it would make AWESOME corned beef!

[@takarahex6355]

Hello, can you please tell me the comparison between the trees major and the shoulder clod ? Wich one is better, in tenderness, flavor and price. Thank you! Love watching your video

[@97tj9]

Used to be able to do that, been a supermarket cutter for the past 35 years, you forget how it’s done. Thanks for the reminder guys.

[@amer-hh6kp]

That Delmonico looks awesome.

[@jorgesilebi3793]

The Chuck Eye or Delmonico had it once and it has become one of my favorite steaks

[@FYMASMD]

I was fortunate to work under old school butchers in the late seventies and I learned from them how to break down hindquarters and front quarters. All those guys preferred the front quarters for their meats. Shoulder clod is the most versatile piece for me. Steaks,roasts,stew or whole in the smoker. Chuck eye can be found occasionally also. Of course I won’t turn down a chuck roll. Miss the old days when every neighborhood had a small store with a real butcher.

[@Jason.F.]

I pressured cooked a mock tender a few weekends ago, it was really good. I pulled it and made tacos. It definitely didn't have any liver taste at all. It was just like a stew meat or pot roast.

[@mariosaenz1216]

Thanks guys awesome video

[@ForgetU]

Did flat irons from a deer last weekend... they were chewy (cooked rare to med-rare on grill pan).

[@Davis.Cahill]

What an incredibly educational and funny video. Nice work dudes!

[@fmarte]

More of this and next time they explain the muscle breakdown please zoom in closer on the overhead shot to see what they’re explaining. Thanks again for a great show

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Thanks for the idea and feedback!

[@graysongregory9585]

I really liked the honesty with that mock tender y'all, it's God's gift to jerky makers!

[@charlesjohnson8983]

I'd like to try it Brent said it was like eating liver and I love liver lol, maybe he just meant it was tough lol

[@MoxieBeast]

Can you guys pleeeeease do a video on American vs Japanese Wagyu?? Should I be shelling out for this???

[@brandonchavannes689]

American wagyu is typically a cross, the generation of which is determined by f1,f2, f3. meaning first generation cross 50/50 Angus and wagyu, f2 = 25/75 Angus and wagyu or the product of an f1 bred with a true wagyu and so on. there are domestic operations (Mishima) that produce great domestic wagyu and their grading system is their own, however you have to be buying at least ultra to approach anything close to a Japanese wagyu experience. Often times domestic wagyu is not significantly better than prime beef and is just marketing for an Angus wagyu cross. as with most things its the environment and conditions its raised in that will dictate its nature. Japanese wagyu is almost always raised to an impeccable standard and consequently $$$

[@LosianOne]

Only 0.029% of the total U.S. cattle count of 89.9 million qualifies as Fullblood or Purebred Wagyu. Fullblood Wagyu: The cattle are 100% Japanese Wagyu. It means that the Wagyu have unmixed ancestry - their sire (father) is Fullblood Wagyu and their dam (mother) is Fullblood Wagyu. Purebred Wagyu: If a cow is a Purebred Wagyu, it is 93.75% (or higher) Wagyu and the remaining percentage is another breed. For example, a Purebred Wagyu may be 94% Wagyu and 6% Angus. "American Wagyu": This is essentially a marketing term. "American Wagyu" are cattle that are related to the Fullblood Wagyu imported from Japan in the late 20th century, but they have been mixed with other breeds, such as Angus. A more summed up version. Look for terms used. Also look for a JMGA rating to know its really Wagyu from Japan. wagyu.org/uploads/page/JMGA%20Meat%20Grading%20Brochure_english.pdf

[@LosianOne]

@@brandonchavannes689 Yes and no, the environment and conditions do make a large difference in quality of course but breed makes a tremendous difference. Even if a Full blood wagyu was raised in worse conditions than an angus it will still have far more marbling simply due to genetics.

[@drd6893]

You shell out for what you love best If you absolutely love the Japan cuts buy em! If you love something else, buy that! It Doesn’t matter if it’s a name brand or popular. Only matters what tastes you love

[@niceengine2571]

Japanese wagyu is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better

[@libardolandinezmorales6134]

Un saludo desde Colombia, excelente el video

[@homiegibiotch7915]

good video !! Thanks !!

[@Xeinok]

ugh I love these videos way too much

[@coachdewalls9355]

Great info!

[@omargonzalez2641]

I'm fascinated by butchery.Ultimate self reliance.

[@psych101436]

Great video. Super informative

[@BrianMcNay]

You guys are great. Keep it up.

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Thanks so much, Brian!

[@davidhuerta1846]

Great knife skillz bro! Cool video

[@noahnipperus7320]

Love this technical stuff! Love you guys, thank you for every single video

[@lddtyrone]

Love you both you give valuable information in steak and butchering....but regarding the most tender you said 1. Tendeloins..... 2. Teres major what is number 3 , 4, 5??? Where does eye of round falls? Thanks

[@rickwilliams967]

The entire front quarter is the best part. There's a couple good cuts in the back half, but you could have some killer ground beef from it if you grind the whole back half. Granted, you lose the sirloin and the flank, but grab those, and call it good. Pretty easy to pull. If you want good stew meat or cube steaks, get the eye of round too.

[@nicholasrose482]

This was really informative i wanna try some new steaks!

[@samgoeseats7097]

What a fantastic tutorial! I will definitely be putting this knowledge to good use. thanks for sharing!!

[@modzelfamilyfarms8492]

I always enjoy watching your videos. We have a store at our farm selling it own beef. Also we sell to restaurants in new York City

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

I gotta come check out the store and farm! What's it called and where are you at?

[@modzelfamilyfarms8492]

@@BST1000SoccerStuff modzel family farms LLC is in morrisdale PA. We have a Facebook page with that name. also my brother has a you tube channel Pennsylvania farming . Your more than welcome to come visit. If you want feel free to give me a Denny

[@wildlandsmarketplace]

I had no idea how right these guys are about meat from the shoulder until we started our business selling meat. We have a lot of customer favorites that come from shoulder cuts they never knew existed.

[@HB-kp6rl]

Chuck eyes are my favorite. Just ate one 10 minutes ago

[@crushedcranium]

What cut would you prefer to make a bresaola style dried beef? I'm not staying traditional here, I want the best.

[@josueramirez9871]

Fascinating stuff!! Watching this at 2 am as I prepare to fall asleep

[@marcoheyer2270]

2:02AM here!!

[@SPHINX144]

Petite tenders are my go to when I want something on the leaner side( for health reasons) but with more flavor than the tender loin... They are hard to find I must say. I'll pick up some flank steaks next time I come across them.

[@garyherbert319]

Another great episode. What do you do with all the trimmings and waste?

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

Very, very little waste, but we compost it all. Everything else goes to burgers.

[@garyherbert319]

@@BST1000SoccerStuff thanks Ben.

[@CommonLion]

I’ve always wanted to try a Denver.

[@arthuraschaffer6580]

great ! do you also teach courses in butchery?

[@RoiGamez]

OH YES!!!! PLEASE KEEP GOING WITH THIS SERIES!

[@jakeblaze7663]

I love butchers man.

[@DisruptiveUnicorn98k]

Idk where I am from and where I live we don't cut beef like that even though I can do it , but we don't have the customers so everything goes to or is sold as beef stew . The only steaks we do sell is sirloin club rump tbone steaks and , yeah I don't normally cut a for quarter up like that unless I need trim for mince sausages and parties or whatever

[@llamawizard]

hanger is my favorite. pichana my second favorite.

[@JimUe1]

this is a masterclass.

[@Virginiafox21]

Delmonico is my favorite steak too! I can’t find it anywhere, though. Have to get my butcher to special cut it, lol.

[@thesaint9276]

Just look for chuck eye, I find them everywhere. Ribeyes usually 9.99 lb bu the chuck eye usually hovers around 4.45

[@justinfiorini3142]

@@thesaint9276 I'm jealous.

[@ExIniTiaLD]

don't know why but i am vibing with Ben's look these days

[@nataliep6046]

Man I would love to learn how to butcher!!!

[@t.bunker2511]

Other than the Delmonico, none of those cuts are sold at my local store. I think most of it is processed as chuck steak or grind.

[@jmontis2]

you guys should do more butchering for sure, have like a 4 episode butcher school would be super cool

[@congnguyen490]

This was so educational

[@Michael-me3fp]

Nice video. The flat ironsteak, is that from the top of the shoulderblade or beneath it? I'm a butcher myself, but from another country, and we do this way differently.

[@BST1000SoccerStuff]

It's from the inside of the shoulder blade! Such a great steak. Take one home ASAP!

[@allieandbo]

Finally found a butcher in my hometown who said he knew what a Denver steak was and could cut me one. He did so but I believe he cut it out wrong in relation to the grain. Anyway, absolutely loved the texture of it and super cheap (he charged me the same price as a chuck roast - 4.99lb). Lol. Quick question, how many Denvers can be extracted from that muscle?

[@GordonGordon]

I need to check out my local butcher!!

[@vanscoyoc]

There should be a service whereby customers send you pics of a mislabled cut usually from a disreputable asian grocery and you tell us what it really is and if its been injected with a bunch of crap to get the weight up and turn the meat to mush.

[@woofus70]

Been a fan of teres major. A little hard to find but a good deal when you do.

[@uberman3114]

0:49 "Chuck it" I see what you did there